Hotels to remember: Bagno Vignoni

Locanda del Loggiato

Bagno Vignoni

Siena House

Torrita di Siena

Villa San Sanino

Montefollonico

Villa Poggiano

Montepulciano

La Casa di Adelina

Monticchiello, Pienza

Villa Cicolina

Montepulciano

Hotel Palazzo del Capitano...

San Quirico d'Orcia

Follonico 4-Suite

Torrita di Siena

Castello di San Fabiano

Monteroni d'Arbia

Relais Villa Armena

Buonconvento

Fattoria Armena

Buonconvento

Casa Fabbrini

San Casciano dei Bagni

Montorio

Montepulciano

Antica Casa i Sucinelli

Serre di Rapolano

Borgo Tepolini

Castel del Piano

Relais Osteria dell’Orcia

Castiglione d'Orcia

Adler Thermae

San Quirico d'Orcia

Casa di Bacco

Montepulciano

Travel ideas

Bagno Vignoni: introduction

Bagno Vignoni Hotel

Bagno Vignoni is a small village in the heart of the Valdorcia, a village where time seems to have stood still for centuries. Situated on the Via Franchigena, the historic pilgrim route leading to Rome, Bagno Vignoni centres around a large pool of thermal water. Bordered by a 14th century wall, the pool is continually replenished with warm water (52°) from the village's thermal springs. The health inducing properties of the water have been known since ancient times. Today, the waters are used in spa therapies performed in the various wellness centers situated in Bagno Vignoni.

Many of the medieval houses and palazzi of Bagno Vignoni have been transformed in attractive bars, restaurants, and shops. The buildings overlooking three sides of the central pool are particularly charming, A typical loggia supported by pillars in travertine marble closes the fourth side of the baths. Legend has it that Saint Catherine, after whom the loggia takes its name, used to bathe in these waters, as did members of all the great noble families of Siena.

On cold winter nights, the contrast between the external temperature and that of the warm thermal waters produces vapours which rise up from the pool and envelop the whole of Bagno Vignoni. The resulting magical, almost surreal atmosphere, was immortalised in the Russian director Andrej Tarkóvskij's film, "Nostalgia".

Bagno Vignoni: suggestions from the hotels

Antonino de Pasquale

(Proprietario)

Borgo Tepolini

B&B and Homes

Antonino de Pasquale

Castel del Piano - Emerging Rural Destination - Winner of 3 awards Eden Project for European Destinations of Excellence: between the slopes of the Amiata and the gentle valleys of the Val d'Orcia. Art, culture, welfare and good food. (Borgo Tepolini) →

Stefania Vannozzi

(Proprietaria)

Fattoria Armena

Countryside Residences

Stefania Vannozzi

"Farm Armena " an ancient farm in 1500, is located in Buonconvento ancient village in the heart of the Crete Senesi, breathtaking scenery, vibrant colors and characterized by cypress trees along the avenue of entrance (Fattoria Armena) →

Angelica Piccolomini Bandini

(proprietaria)

Borgo Lucignanello

Historical Residences

Angelica Piccolomini Bandini

Amazing views of the Tuscan hills; delicious local dishes combined with Brunello wine from Montalcino; plenty of art and history in all its villages. Welcome to this stunning region between the Orcia Valley and the Crete Senesi! (Borgo Lucignanello) →